Actor Lee Soo Hyuk is ready to help guide idol trainees as the MC for a new audition show.

According to an exclusive report by Star News on September 15, Lee Soo Hyuk has been chosen to host JTBC's upcoming audition program Project 7.

Project 7 is a unique idol audition show where the audience plays a big role from the start. Instead of the usual voting system, viewers will pick their favorite participants right from the first round, helping them grow through each stage.

The final seven members are chosen with the help of the audience, in a process called "assembly and reinforcement."

This isn’t Lee Soo Hyuk’s first time hosting. He’s previously shown his MC skills on Channel A's We Got Divorced and other popular shows like MBC's We Play and JTBC's Sea of Hope.

However, this is his first time leading an idol audition program, and fans are excited to see how he will support the trainees. There’s a lot of curiosity about the advice and motivation he will give to the contestants.

JTBC's Project 7, with Lee Soo Hyuk as the MC, is set to premiere on October 18 at 8:50 PM.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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